It's FM all around as Radio gets wired for sound
The radio sector has been witnessing a lot of activities in the last few months, with the bidding process for the second phase of FM expansion over just a month back. It is one media sector that is awaiting lot of discussion and focus during the FICCI Frames 2006.

The radio sector has been witnessing a lot of activities in the last few months, with the bidding process for the second phase of FM expansion over just a month back. It is one media sector that is awaiting lot of discussion and focus during the FICCI Frames 2006.
Though, FM privatisation in 2000 saw many aspirants bidding enthusiastically for the licenses, only a few actually entered the space because of the glitches in government policies like the high license fee regime. However, after almost five years, the government relented on the license fee regime and has shifted to the 4 per cent revenue sharing model. This means, earlier when a private broadcaster was earning Rs 12-15 crore annually, he had to pay Rs 8-10 crore as license fee, but now, according to the new policy, he will have to pay only Rs 40-60 lakh. “Yes, radio is on its way to become a separate industry, and we were looking for this shift,” said Tapas Sen, Executive Vice-President, Programming, Radio Mirchi.
That was 2005. And 2006 has brought even more cheer to the industry with the government opening the platform by calling for bids for 330 new stations in 91 cities. While leaders like Radio Mirchi, Radio City, India Today group (for its new FM venture after it sold out Red FM to NDTV, Astro and Value Labs) have again emerged out as the highest gainers. Other companies, which have emerged as big players, include Ambani-owned Adlabs, Sun group with Kal Radio and South Asia FM, Zee owned-Pan Asia, Synergy Media and BAG Infotainment.
In fact, all FM players who have bagged licenses in the second phase have come together to take care of the interests of radio players by forming an All India Radio Operators Association of India. Besides this, a consortium of small players has also been formed by BAG Infotainment. “It will be a dream for smaller players to get good RJs and well-known TV anchors to host their programmes. As prevalent in the West, we will license some of our programmes to these stations, which they could get only for 15-20 per cent of the total production cost,” said BAG Films Project Head Rajiv Mishra.
It’s the time for the Rs 250 crore radio industry to take a leap ahead and rise above its 2 per cent share of the total Rs 11,915 crore advertising pie. As a way forward, after the season of aggressive action, a clearer picture will emerge by the year-end when most players would have set up their stations. For listeners, it certainly is a win-win situation. Players expect their stations to come up latest by December 2006 or January 2007. K P Verma, Managing Director, BECIL averred, “In seven cities, including the four metros and Hyderabad, Bangalore and Jaipur, the stations can start operations by June-July 2006, where the players have to co-locate. In simpler terms, everybody has to start transmission through the tower of Prasar Bharti.”
Reflecting these important changes in the radio sector FICCI Frames 2006 has lined up several big players to throw light on the sector. One of the panel speakers who will be discussing the future of radio sector is A P Parigi, CEO, Radio Mirchi, who felt, “FICCI Frames has come at a right time in analysing the future and showcasing the media and entertainment (M&E) industry at a very smart and dynamic platform. It is an event that has created the B2B platform and is a place of media convergence.”
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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